McBride Handed Skippers Role

Last updated : 09 August 2007 By Sam
The Usa international striker takes over the role from Michael Brown, who moved to Wigan last week.

"Lawrie [Sanchez] asked me to be Captain today and I was delighted," he told the club's official website.

"Obviously the Club has quite a few good leaders in the players that were here already and also the players Lawrie has brought into the squad . To be asked to Captain Fulham is a real honour.

"I think that things are going well right now and our fitness is at a high level.

"We're definitely moving forward in terms of everyone getting a good understanding of each others abilities and even more so in terms of what the Manager wants from us as players."